GERMANY, German Empire. Paul König, captain. 1867-1933. Bronze and Iron Medal. (29mm, 12h for medal, 74mm wide cross, 293.6 g). Arrival of the Merchant U-Boat Deutschland in Baltimore. By Hans Schuler. Dated 9 July 1916. Good VF.Electronic Auction 529 World Medals, Bronze Sold For $ 130. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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GERMANY, German Empire. Paul König, captain. 1867-1933. Bronze and Iron Medal. (29mm, 12h for medal, 74mm wide cross, 293.6 g). Arrival of the Merchant U-Boat Deutschland in Baltimore. By Hans Schuler. Dated 9 July 1916. U-DEUTSCHLAND PAUL KÖNIG KAPITÄN, bust left wearing peaked cap; flag behind / ZUR FRINNERUNG AN DIE ANKUNFT DES ERSTEN HANDELS U-BOOTES in banner around, the Deuthscland at sea; above, dove bearing olive branch and banner reading IN BALTIMORE/ 9 JULI 1916. All on bronze medal set in cast iron Maltese cross with 9 JULI/ 1916 on both sides. Scratches. Good VF. |